Appendix H — Fundraising Roadmap

Abstract
This section provides a comprehensive roadmap for Artalytics’ fundraising strategy, detailing the funding required at each phase of product development, the milestones enabled by this investment, and the projected revenue and profitability timeline. It integrates funding needs with product, team, and revenue growth, offering a clear vision for achieving the company’s overarching goals and long-term impact in the digital art ecosystem. 
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    section Phase 1
    Active Development             :active, 1-2025, 4-2025
    Funding Needs $300K            :milestone, 4-2025
    Expected Revenue $260K         :milestone, 4-2025

    section Phase 2
    Front-End Enhancement          :1-2026, 4-2027
    Marketplace Development        :3-2026, 4-2027
    Funding Needs $2M              :milestone, 4-2027
    Expected Revenue $1.5M         :milestone, 4-2027
    Expected Profit (Break-Even)   :milestone, 4-2027

    section Phase 3
    Infrastructure Scaling         :1-2028, 4-2029
    Marketplace Launch             :2-2028, 4-2029
    Fundraise $5M                  :milestone, 4-2029
    Expected Revenue $3.5M         :milestone, 4-2029
Figure 1: Fundraising Timeline & Objectives

This chapter outlines the strategic fundraising roadmap aligned with Artalytics’ product development phases, revenue projections, and team expansion goals. It integrates the capital required to develop a cutting-edge digital art platform, the expected return on investment, and the timeline for achieving profitability.

Funding Requirements by Phase

Table 1: Funding Requirements by Phase
Phase Funding Required Investor Profile Objectives
Phase 1
Q1–Q4 2025
 $300K
  • Friends & Family
  • Targeted Angels
  • Engaged Artists
  • Thought Leaders
  • Collectors
  • Develop

foundational platform and technology - Validate value

proposition with artists - Prepare for scalable investment - Generate initial revenue ($260K)
Phase 2
Q1 2026–Q4 2027
 $2M
  • Seed-Stage VCs
  • Angels in Art, Tech and Blockchain
  • Enhance front-end experience
  • Expand UI/UX

capabilities
  • Develop

interactive digital art features - Pilot

marketplace - Achieve break-even ($1.5M revenue; $500K profit)
Phase 3
Q1 2028–Q4 2029
 $5M
  • Series A VCs
  • Institutional Investors
  • Scale

infrastructure for

high-volume

transactions - Support 10,000+

simultaneous artwork uploads - Launch and expand

marketplace - Achieve $3.5M revenue, $1.2M profit

Alignment with Product Roadmap and Team Expansion

Phase 1: Build the Foundation (Q1–Q4 2025)

  • Product Development
    • Complete Beta platform with PixelSense scaling.
    • Develop secure asset storage and blockchain-backed COAs.
  • Team Expansion
    • Minimal; lean team of developers and project managers.
  • Funding Impact
    • Validate the product with 500 artists.
    • Generate $260K in revenue via subscriptions and licensing.

Phase 2: Scale Experiences and Reach (Q1 2026–Q4 2027)

  • Product Development
    • Invest in front-end experiences and UI/UX enhancements.
    • Initiate Marketplace pilot with curated features.
    • Add interactive galleries, analytics, and licensing tools.
  • Team Expansion
    • Begin hiring UI/UX specialists, additional developers, and marketing experts.
  • Funding Impact
    • Achieve profitability by late 2027 with $1.5M revenue and $500K net profit.

Phase 3: Infrastructure for Scale (Q1 2028–Q4 2029)

  • Product Development:
    • Build scalable infrastructure to support 10,000+ uploads simultaneously.
    • Fully launch marketplace with transaction support and global reach.
  • Team Expansion: Significant hiring in security, operations, and engineering to ensure scale and stability.
  • Funding Impact:
    • Reach $3.5M revenue with $1.2M profit by 2029.

Revenue and Profit Alignment

Table 2: Revenue and Profit by Phase
Phase Revenue Milestone Profit Milestone
Phase 1 (2025) $260K (platform subscriptions, pilot programs) None (operating at a loss)
Phase 2 (2027) $1.5M (marketplace revenue, licensing) Break-even reached ($500K net profit)
Phase 3 (2029) $3.5M (expanded marketplace, global user base) $1.2M net profit

Comprehensive View for Investors

This roadmap offers a big picture view for prospective investors, illustrating: 1. Funding Timeline: When and how much funding is required. 2. Product Milestones: What the funding achieves for platform development. 3. Revenue and Profit Trajectory: How the investment translates into financial returns.

The integration of these elements ensures Artalytics can achieve its vision while offering clarity and confidence to investors about the opportunity.